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Parker McCollum covers John Mayer’s “Perfectly Lonely”

Courtesy of MCA Nashville Feeling a little lonely this Valentine’s Day? Fret not, Parker McCollum‘s got you covered with his version of John Mayer‘s “Perfectly Lonely.” The track originally arrived in 2009 as part of John’s RIAA-certified double-Platinum fourth album, Battle Studies, and was rolled out as a single in 2010. “Nothing to do/ Nowhere to be/ A simple little a …

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Heartbreak inspires Nate Smith’s “Bulletproof”

Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville Nate Smith has dropped a new breakup song, “Bulletproof.” Ben Johnson, Hunter Phelps and Ashley Gorley penned the track, and it’s one that Nate says he relates to even though he didn’t write it. “I’ve tried to outrun the pain of a heartbreak in so many different ways. And I feel like the only thing that can really …

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Dierks Bentley plots summer Gravel & Gold Tour

ABC Dierks Bentley has announced the return of his Gravel & Gold Tour. Slated for summer, the 30-date trek kicks off June 7 in Fort Worth, Texas, before wrapping up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on September 21. Lee Brice, Chase Rice and up-and-comers such as Tyler Braden, Zach Top, Mae Estes, Ella Langley, Randy Rogers Band, Kaitlin Butts and Graham Barham will open on select dates. “The Gravel & …

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Reba on performing national anthem at Super Bowl: “What an honor”

Ethan Miller/Getty Images Reba McEntire experienced quite a full circle moment when she performed the national anthem at Sunday’s Super Bowl 58. Before rising to superstardom, Reba sang the national anthem at Oklahoma City’s National Finals Rodeo in 1974, where she was discovered by Red Steagall and subsequently offered a record deal. Now, 50 years later, she performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” again — but on …

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“Find Another Bar” is Chris Lane’s long-awaited “version of a breakup song”

Robby Klein/Courtesy of Red Street Records Loving Chris Lane‘s From Where I’m Sippin’ EP? Good news: More music’s on the way. Chatting with ABC Audio recently, Chris talked about the forthcoming releases with his new label home, Red Street Records, and why he’s excited about them. “I think the thing I’m most excited about [is] this is going to give me the opportunity to release …

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Nashville notes: Sam Williams + Carter Faith cover Tammy Wynette, and more

Rising country artists Sam Williams and Carter Faith have dropped an ethereal cover of Tammy Wynette‘s 1976 hit “‘Til I Can Make It on My Own.” “Tammy Wynette being the legend she is, it was an honor to reinvent her beautiful words,” says Sam. Carter adds, “I have always adored the honesty that Tammy wrote with and this song is such a beautiful example of …

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Reba’s Sweetheart Meal to launch at Sonic

ABC   Love fast food and searching for a date spot for Valentine’s Day? Reba McEntire‘s got you covered. The country icon has teamed up with Sonic to launch Reba’s Sweetheart Meal. Available at Sonic outlets beginning February 12, the new combo comprises a cheeseburger, tater tots and a newly created chocolate-covered-strawberry shake. As a longtime fan of Sonic, Reba says …

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HARDY channels inner “Rockstar” with new single

Big Loud Records/Big Loud Rock HARDY wants to be more than a just little bit rock ‘n’ roll. After crossing over to rock radio, the country hitmaker has now released a new song called “Rockstar.” The track is the first single off HARDY’s upcoming as-yet-untitled rock album. On the chorus, HARDY sings, “I ain’t saying that I’m Nickelback/ …

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Tim McGraw takes fans to New York with new EP

Courtesy of Big Machine Records Tim McGraw is taking you to the Big Apple with his new EP, Live From N.Y. (Acoustic). Out now, the four-track set features stripped-down versions of Tim’s classic hits (“Don’t Take the Girl,” “Real Good Man”) and songs from 2023’s Standing Room Only (“Hold On to It,” “Hey Whiskey”). “Last year we went to NY and recorded …

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Lainey Wilson locks in release date for “Country’s Cool Again”

Disney/Scott Kirkland Lainey Wilson is set to drop her new song, “Country’s Cool Again,” on Friday, February 16. The track, which Lainey penned with Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson and bandleader Aslan Freeman, is a tribute to her country upbringing and the Western lifestyle she’s been proudly synonymous with. “I’m so excited to announce my brand-new song, ‘Country’s Cool Again.’ This past year has …

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